Chapter 144

Elena’s POV The cuffs bit into her wrists as she thrashed, nails digging into her own skin. “You can’t do this! You’re not putting me away!” Sara hissed at Lady Valentina. Valentina’s expression remained calm, almost detached, but her voice cut through the tension like steel. “Tomorrow’s trial will decide everything. And when justice is served, every single one of your games will cost you dearly.” Sara sneered, her voice trembling with indignation. “Please. You keep saying that. My father runs this city. What makes you think we should care about your threats?” Valentina’s eyes glinted. “You might want to reconsider. I’ll be on the jury tomorrow, and my vote has already been decided.” Sara spat and glared, but the butler beside her seized her arm firmly. “That’s enough chaos for tonight. Let’s go,” he barked, dragging her toward the exit. The moment she was gone, the restaurant erupted. Applause thundered from every corner, and some diners even stood, clapping loudly. “That was spectacu